Myanmar scrambles to avoid its day in court
The hapless spin doctors of Myanmar’s embattled National League for Democracy (NLD) government have made a belated gambit to stave off international pressure aimed at seeking accountability for military abuses in Rakhine state against minority Rohingya Muslims.
— Asia Times

FIRB approval for $15m investment in Myanmar
Perilya Limited has received notice from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board, confirming it has no objection to the issuance of Myanmar Metals shares to Perilya, as part of its recently-announced strategic alliance for the tier 1 Bawdwin polymetallic deposit in Myanmar.
— The West Australian

‘Myanmar Insight’ in Thailand to boost bilateral economic ties
GIVEN the rising interest in Myanmar’s economy this year, nearly 500 Thai businesspeople are expected to gather at the Myanmar Insight 2018 to be held in Bangkok next month, according to NattawinPhongsphetrarat, vice president of Thai Business Association of Myanmar (TBAM).
— Eleven Myanmar

New Australian Embassy officially opens in Yangon
The Australian Embassy announced in an opening ceremony Wednesday that it has officially relocated from its former location on 88 Strand Road to take up four floors of the recently constructed 18-storey Vantage Tower at 623 Pyay Road overlooking the western edge of Inya Lake.
— Mizzima

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